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Install OPNET 14.5 on Windows 7 with Visual Studio 2010

I made a video last year in installing OPNET 14.5 on Windows 7 with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

As I don't want to create it again, just I refer it you to. Also, for those who needs the Variables and Paths, I copied them here.

Please note that you can install Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 64bit or 32bit but I installed it in 32bit release while my Windows 7 is 64 bit. So as you can see all of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 installed path is "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0"
We need this path later

What we need for installing OPNET is source of OPNET (We will install these respectively):
modeler_145A_PL8_7808_win.exe
modeler_docs_02-Sep-2008_win.exe
models_145A_PL8_24Sep08_win.exe
OPNET.Modeler.14.5.License.Maker-FFS.exe

We MUST add some variables in system path before running OPNET. I will show you the name and path of variables, then I will add them to System Variables.

Please note when OPNET is installed and educational license is installed, if your Windows is x64 or 64 bit, you will see two exe file for running OPNET which are named:
OPNET Modeler 14.5 (64-Bit)
OPNET Modeler 14.5
Which one you should select to run? It depends on the release of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 which is installed on your machine. For example I installed Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 x86 or 32-bit on my Windows, so as you see that all of Variables were in " C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio " path, I must run OPNET Modeler 14.5 NOT OPNET Modeler 14.5 (64-Bit).

Hi Pramod, Hi Patrick,Thanks for your comment. Actually I need to know the version of VS and OPNET you are using.But generally, these types of problem are related to Paths and Variables you have created for OPNET.Please be sure they are correct, run OPNET as Administrator an let me know what was the resultThanks

thank you for your guide, I do step by step as you described but like others it failed to load program, but by changing the directory to default "C:/Program Files/OPNET" that problem fixed and the program opened but it failed to simulate one of its tutorial models that an installation guide suggested for being sure of correct installation.could you tell what is wrong?thank you this is that installation guide:http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCYQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchgate.net%2Fpublictopics.PublicPostFileLoader.html%3Fid%3D5309f35fcf57d7550d8b4682%26key%3De0b495309f35f7e937&ei=zXfbVLOUBoXkaLapgSg&usg=AFQjCNHnf35tBe9p7f8b3_HbUaEhQxzfUg&sig2=dLUfRIBpfUw3zEStubdP3w&bvm=bv.85761416,d.d2s

Thanks for your comment.Please note that OPNET need Visual Studio objects to run and OPNET find these objects, based on Variables and Paths you created in System Variable part. So, you have to say: Hey Mr. OPNET! this is the object's path you need.So, again based on the version of Visual Studio and Windows you are using, check the variables. I am sure you made a mistake either in creating variables and paths, or running OPNET as administrator

I have Visual Studio installed in the same directory suggested in the installation guide I mentioned in previous comment, "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0"so all variables should be same as what you said and what that guide says,

this is some errors I faced:<<< Recoverable Error >>>Process model (bursty_source) compilation failedErrors given in file (C:\SPB_Data\op_admin\tmp\cc_err_18320)

The errors you mentioned are related to the wrong variables and paths. So, if you are sure that the Variables and Paths in spell are correct may be you should correct the "C:\Program Files" in the paths.

For doing this please note:

1- If your Windows is 32-bit and the Visual studio is 32-bi1The paths will be "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio...."

2- If your Windows is 64-bit and the Visual studio is 64-bi1The paths will be "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio...."

3- If your Windows is 64-bit BUT the Visual studio is 32-bi1The paths will be "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio...."

@МаксимIn terms of the valuable and paths, I am not sure but probably have. Because there is a big difference between OPNET 12 and OPENT 14.5 so I can guess there is some difference between 14.5 and 14

May I know where i can download the files for installation, specifically the installer for the OPNET modeler, models and docs as well as the license maker? I badly needed this program for my thesis.. It will be of great help if you can reply.. thank you very much..

by the way, you can contact me on this email address: apv.aruta@gmail.com

Hi Alireza,First I want to appropriate for your useful tutorial in OPNET. I installed OPNET 14.5 on Windows 7 64bit with VS 2010 Professional 32bit.I set Environment Variables based on your inmstruction and checked that the existing directories. When I try to Run any example in OPNET, it gives following error;

Thanks for your comment. To be honest, have no idea. The only thing that comes to mind is be sure you are running OPNET by administrator permission, if you already have configured the variables and paths in the system settings

helloi have installed opnet and edit the values but when i want to open the opnet modeler 14.5 i see this error:cannot enable ETS scripting support due to missing files.this is likely because "\sys\lib" is not included in the "mod_dirs" preference.you may proceed without this functionality for now. but certain parts of the program may not behave as documented.please help me!!!!

@EhsanHi,Thanks for your comment. Actually it is a long time I have not worked with OPENT so I am not sure I can help. But if you have any specific question please ask here, in English please, may be some one knows the answerCheers

First I want to appropriate for your useful tutorial in OPNET. I installed OPNET 14.5 on Windows 7 64bit with VS 2010.I set Environment Variables based on your inmstruction and checked that the existing directories. When I try to Run any example in OPNET, it gives fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'msvcrt.lib.

First I want to appropriate for your useful tutorial in OPNET. I installed OPNET 14.5 on Windows 7 64bit with VS 2010.I set Environment Variables based on your inmstruction and checked that the existing directories. When I try to Run any example in OPNET, it gives fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'msvcrt.lib.

I appreciate your kind help in advance.you can contact me on this email address: alisazainab72@gmail.com

@alisazainab72Hi,If you have set the variables correctly, the only thing which comes to mind is be sure you are running the OPNET by Administrator privileged. To do this, right click on OPENT shortcut and select Run as Administrator.

The opnet is opened correctly (Run as adminstrater) but the following errors appear in executing.<<< Recoverable Error >>>Object repository construction faileddue to errors encountered by the binder program (bind_so_msvc)T (0), EV (-), MOD (NONE), PROC (sim_load_repos_rebuild)----Errors reported by the binder program follow(these messages have been saved in (C:\Users\Mena-Rose\op_admin\tmp\bind_err_6036):LINK : fatal error LNK1104: cannot open file 'msvcrt.lib'

hi, thank you for the wonderful self explanatory video. However, I am still having errors in the installation. Can you pls send the software for the OPNET MODELLER as well as the VISUAL STUDIO 10 that works to my dropbox using email alimioyeniyi@gmail.com. I will be highly grateful. Thank you in advance